Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Programs – Connecticut

CNA Training programs are required in every state to ensure that an individual is qualified to work in a long-term health care facility. To be certified in Connecticut, an individual must have completed an approved nurse aide training program and take a state approved training program within 24 months from completion of the class. A nurse aide training program must be at least 100 hours in duration and be coordinated by a qualified Registered Nurse, who possesses a minimum of 2 years nursing experience. The individual must re-certify every 2 years.

How to Find Training Classes: The Connecticut Department of Public Health has contracted with Prometric to develop and manage its nurse’s aide registry and administer the Connecticut nurse aide competency exam. Different types of organizations run approved training programs including nursing homes, hospitals, vocational technical schools, technical colleges, high schools, adult education programs, rehabilitation centers and others. To find a program near you:

Visit http://www.caringcareers.org/for additional information on Health Care programs and for information at various Connecticut Department of Labor offices.

Financial Assistance for CNA Training

Classes offered at community colleges have set fees, but students may qualify for financial aid. Classes offered at long term care facilities are generally no fee, but students must be accepted into the program and may have to sign an agreement to work at the facility.

CT Works One Stop Centers may be able to connect people to state or federal training funds such as Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds.

SOURCE: Connecticut Department of Public Health and State Department of Higher Education’s Education and Employment Center; Connecticut Department of LaborPREPARED BY: 211/ptCONTENT LAST REVIEWED: August2018

2-1-1 is a program of United Way of Connecticut and is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.

Central Intake/Assessment for Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorder Programs that serve as an intake for agencies which evaluate individuals who are in need of substance use services and are directed to the number of subsidized beds that may be available in the community. Some programs may also offer medical detoxification services for people who need them.